Brian Allanson and Ruston Toms, co-founders of Blue Apple, will continue to manage the business and the brand. Blue Apple joins CH&CO alongside its existing workplace businesses Gather & Gather and Vacherin.
Bill Toner, CH&CO’s chief executive, commented: “Brian Allanson and Ruston Toms have built a great business over the last 25 years and we’re delighted they are joining CH&CO. The Blue Apple business is a great addition to our portfolio of workplace brands and we’re excited about the opportunities this merger provides all team members and our partners.”
Blue Apple, which operates at 58 workplace locations, has a turnover of £14m and employs nearly 300 people. With aligned cultures and values, Blue Apple will gain the extra support that a larger organisation like CH&CO supplies.
Toms added: “This strategic move will combine resources, expertise and passion to elevate our already high standards to the next level. Our brand and our PIPS values of Passion, Integrity, Pride and Sustainability will remain.”